History of Gay and Lesbian Life in Wisconsin - People - Bios

 
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1999

Editor's Note: Johnston's premiere appearance in 'In Step' magazine of his 'Cordially Yours' society column
(In Step vol. 16-16, August 1999)
 

2000-2001

'Cordially Yours' column, February 2000
(In Step vol. 17-04, Feb. 2000)
 
'Cordially Yours' column, January 2001
(In Step vol. 18-01, Jan. 2001)
 

2002

'Cordially Yours' column
(In Step vol. 19-26, Dec. 2002)
 
Karen Valentine to host benefit for Holiday Invitational Tournament (H.I.T.)
(OutBound vol. 1-05, Dec. 2002)
 

2003

Cover Article: Milwaukee's Columnists:
(Michael Johnston's contribution continues to a second page)
(In Step vol. 19-26, Dec. 2002)
 
'Cordially Yours' column
(In Step vol. 20-23, Nov. 2003)
 

2004

Ad: KV to host an OutBound Coverguy contest at Switch bar
(OutBound vol. 3-02, Feb. 2004)
 
Letter to Editor: about the closing of 'In Step' magazine and loss of Johnston's column
(Quest vol. 11-03, Feb. 2004)
 
First 'Cordially Yours' column in 'OutBound' magazine after 'In Step' ceased publishing
(OutBound vol. 3-07, July 2004)
 
Article: Two new LGBT periodicals are started, sparking rumors
(Quest vol. 11-25, Dec. 2004)
 

2006-2008

'Cordially Yours' column
(OutBound vol. 5-09, Sept. 2006)
 
'Cordially Yours' column
(OutBound vol. 7-01, Jan. 2008)
 
Article: 20 years prior, Karen Valentine performed in AIDS benefit at 'Your Place' bar
(Q-Life vol. 4-04, April 2008)
 

2011

'Cordially Yours' column
(OutBound vol. 10-04, April 2011)
 
Publisher letter: 'Cordially Yours' column coming to Quest after Quest bought out 'OutBound' magazine
(Quest vol. 18-21, Dec. 2011)
 

2012

First 'Cordially Yours' column in 'Quest' magazine's "OutBound" section
(Quest vol. 19-01, Jan. 2012)
 

2014

'Cordially Yours' column
(Quest vol. 21-07, July 2014)
 

2018

'Cordially Yours' column
(Quest vol. 25-01, April 2018)
 
'Cordially Yours' column
(Quest vol. 25-03, May 2018)
 

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Credits: Most articles collected from Wis. LGBTQ periodicals by Don Schwamb;
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Last updated: November-2023.

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